The Unseen Hook

#011 Bleak House by Charles Dickens

Julie-Ann McLoughlin and I talk on what is often cited as the greatest work of Charles Dickens. MASSIVE spoiler alert for this episode - don't listen unless you want to know ALL THE THINGS! Bleak House is such a complex, engaging and lengthy story, it was impossible to cover everything we loved. As an educator for children who struggle with literacy, Julie-Ann also had some great encouragement for parents of reluctant readers. She brought out her prettiest tea set for this episode, delightfully coupled with slices of home grown orange. Such fun! Note - Julie-Ann and I both listened to the LibriVox recording by Mil Nicholson for this episode. Julie-Ann also recommended Bruce Pirie as a reader of Russian literature on LibriVox. We agreed that Bleak House would be a fantastic read for anyone of any age who is old enough to appreciate Dickens!

#010 The Light Between Oceans by M.L Stedman

This little gem is an Aussie book with a big heart. Hannah Doolan was really fun to talk with on this episode as we dived into the themes of truth, justice, forgiveness and friendship. Not to be missed: the character who wins best fictional husband award!

#009 Brideshead Revisited Part 3

Wherein Audrey and I discuss: - Lady Teresa Marchmain and why is she so hard to love? (though we do love her!) - The grave yet hilarious Bridey - Julia, her relationship with Charles and their breakup - The death of Lord Marchmain - Recommendations

#008 Brideshead Revisited Part 2

Audrey and I delve more into the characters of Sebastian Flyte and Teresa Marchmain and explore the theme of freedom. Johann Hari TED talk - Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong - https://youtu.be/PY9DcIMGxMs

#007 Brideshead Revisited Part 1

Audrey and I discuss what we love about the novel and why, a synopsis of the story and a look at the character of Charles Ryder and his relationship with Sebastian Flyte.